Hours

Spring 2018 Lighthouse Events and Deadlines

On Deck Speaker Series: Yuri HerreraThursday, April 12th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Room: Blocker Auditorium
The On Deck Speaker Series presents Yuri Herrera, Ph.D.: "On the Fluidity of Literary Voice." This event is sponsored by The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration and Discovery and is in Blocker Auditorium. Herrera is an assistant professor of literary theory and creative writing at the University of Tulane. He is the author of 3 novels: "Trabajos de l reino" ( Kingdom Cons), "Señales que precederán a l fin del mundo" ( Signs Preceding the End of the World ), and "La transmigración de los cuerpos" ( TheTransmigration of Bodies).

Upcoming Events

Mock Interview DayTuesday, April 10th, 7:00 p.m.Various Campus Locations
Virginia Wesleyan students are invited to practice interviewing in mock interviews with employers (GEICO, Northwestern Mutual, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, and Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation). All students in all majors are welcome to participate in a day of mock interviews. Advance registration is required by April 6th at 12:00 p.m. To register, fill out this form. Come dressed in business attire, and bring copies of your updated resume. Interviews typically last 30 minutes. Each student will receive immediate feedback on his/her responses, attire, resume, and communication style. Hosted by Virginia Wesleyan’s Career Development & Internship Program (CDIP) in the Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery. For more information, contact the CDIP staff at 757.455.3107 or careerdevelopment@vwu.edu. Visit us on The Lighthouse’s Portal page or The Lighthouse's webpage.

Port Day Oral and Poster Presentation WorkshopTuesday, April 17th, 11:00 a.m.The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery, Clarke Hall
This workshop explains how to create a poster that effectively presents an internship experience. It focuses on both the technical elements of poster design and poster content. We also discuss strategies for effective oral presentations. This workshop is especially helpful to students who will present posters or deliver oral presentations at Virginia Wesleyan’s Port Day on May 3, 2018 or Virginia Wesleyan’s Academic Fair on May 4, 2018 . Hosted by Virginia Wesleyan’s Career Development & Internship Program (CDIP) in The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery. For more information, contact the CDIP staff at 757.455.3107 or careerdevelopment@vwu.edu. Visit us on The Lighthouse’s Portal page or The Lighthouse's webpage.

Port Day Oral and Poster Presentation WorkshopTuesday, April 17th, 6:00 p.m.The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery, Clarke Hall
This workshop explains how to create a poster that effectively presents an internship experience. It focuses on both the technical elements of poster design and poster content. We also discuss strategies for effective oral presentations. This workshop is especially helpful to students who will present posters or deliver oral presentations at Virginia Wesleyan’s Port Day on May 3, 2018 or Virginia Wesleyan’s Academic Fair on May 4, 2018 . Hosted by Virginia Wesleyan’s Career Development & Internship Program (CDIP) in The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery. For more information, contact the CDIP staff at 757.455.3107 or careerdevelopment@vwu.edu. Visit us on The Lighthouse’s Portal page or The Lighthouse's webpage.

Employer Panel and NetworkingThursday, April 19th, 11:00 a.m.The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery, Clarke Hall
Virginia Wesleyan students are invited to meet with professionals from regional companies in various industries. Learn about potential careers and taking the next steps after graduation. Come prepared to learn about employment opportunities and career readiness for new graduates. Hosted by Virginia Wesleyan’s Career Development & Internship Program (CDIP) in the Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery. For more information, contact the CDIP staff at 757.455.3107 or careerdevelopment@vwu.edu. Visit us on The Lighthouse’s Portal page or The Lighthouse's webpage.

All events take place at The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery, Clarke Hall unless otherwise noted.

Writing an Abstract Tuesday, April 10th, 11:00 a.m. This workshop explains the qualities of an effective abstract and reviews strategies for writing abstracts. It is especially helpful to students who will present their research at Virginia Wesleyan’s Port Day on May 3, 2018. This workshop is hosted by Virginia Wesleyan College’s Undergraduate Research Program (URP), located in The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery. For more information, visit the Lighthouse’s webpage or contact the URP Director, Dr. Soraya Bartol, at 757.455.3372 or sbartol@vwc.edu. You may also schedule an appointment online.

Creating a Research Poster/Oral PresentationTuesday, April 17th, 11:00 a.m. This workshop explains how to design a poster that effectively presents research findings. It focuses on both the technical elements of poster design and poster content. We also discuss strategies for effective oral presentations. While the workshop focuses on scholarly research presentations, it additionally provides tips for a wide variety of academic presentations. This workshop is especially helpful to students who will present posters at Virginia Wesleyan’s Port Day on May 3, Virginia Wesleyan’s Academic Fair on May 4, or off-campus academic conferences. Hosted by Virginia Wesleyan University’s Undergraduate Research Program (URP), located in The Lighthouse: Center for Exploration & Discovery. For more information, visitThe Lighthouse’s Portal page or The Lighthouse’s webpage. Contact the URP Director, Dr. Soraya Bartol, at 757.455.3372 or sbartol@vwc.edu. You may also schedule an appointment online.

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Virginia Wesleyan University is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, the University annually enrolls approximately 1,500 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. Undergraduate degrees include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work with 35 majors, 30 minors, and seven pre-professional programs. Graduate degrees include a Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Education (2018). Students thrive in average class sizes of 13 and through the University's experiential learning, high-impact leadership, and career-development programs. More than 90 percent of Wesleyan’s new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year. The state-of-the-art Greer Environmental Sciences Center, Chesapeake Bay Academy, Tidewater Collegiate Academy, and other outstanding facilities and programs serve a vibrant campus community and regional partners in education. In accordance with its United Methodist heritage, the University aspires to be a supportive community that is committed to social responsibility, ethical conduct, higher learning and religious freedom.